1. present participle of choke; blocking or obstructing the throat or breathing

1. causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing
2. failing to perform well under pressure
Usage: informal; sports

1. the act of blocking breathing or swallowing

Examples

• The child was choking on a piece of candy.
• Thick smoke was choking the firefighters.
• The choking dust made it hard to see.
• He had a choking feeling in his throat.
• The team kept choking in the playoffs.
• Quick action prevented the choking incident from becoming fatal.
• She felt a choking sensation from the tight collar.